Faculty Openings 2026 at National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai- Last Date Extension

Faculty Recruitment notification announced by National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai. Eligible candidates may apply through online and Postal

Date Posted: 14th March 2026

Hiring Organization: National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai

Organization Profile: NITTTR Chennai has been granted “Institution Deemed to be University” status by the Ministry, acknowledging 60 years of commitment to quality education and training. This marks a significant milestone in our journey toward excellence in technical education and research.

Job Title:

• Professor
• Associate Professor

Department : 

• Professor
  • Professor of Mechanical Engineering
  • Professor of Electrical Engineering
  • Professor of Educational Management and Applied Science
  • Professor of Rural and Entrepreneurship Development
• Associate Professor
  • Associate Professor of Rural & Entrepreneurship Development
  • Associate Professor of Education
  • Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Qualification:

• Professor
  • Professor of Mechanical Engineering
    (i) B.E./ B.Tech. degree in Mechanical Engineering
    (ii) M.E./ M.Tech. degree in Production/ Design/Automobile/ Thermal Engineering/ CIM/ CAD / CAM/ Mechatronics/ Energy Engineering
    (iii) Ph.D. in the relevant field.
    (iv) First class or equivalent either at Bachelor’s or Master’s level.
  • Professor of Electrical Engineering
    (i) B.E./ B.Tech. degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
    (ii) M.E./ M.Tech. degree in Embedded systems/ Power systems Engineering/ Control and Instrumentation/ High voltage Engineering/ Power Electronics Drives.
    (iii) Ph.D. in the relevant field.
    (iv) First class or equivalent either at Bachelor’s or Master’s level.
  • Professor of Educational Management and Applied Science
    (i) Bachelor’s degree in Science or Management or Engineering
    (ii) Master’s degree in Management.
    (iii) Ph.D. in Management.
    (iv) First class or equivalent at Bachelor’s and Master’s level.
  • Professor of Rural and Entrepreneurship Development
    (i) B.E./ B.Tech in any branch of Engineering
    (ii) M.E./ M.Tech./ in any branch of Engineering/ MBA/ Master’s in Rural Development & Entrepreneurship
    (iii) Ph.D. in relevant field.
    (iv) First class or equivalent either at Bachelor’s or Master’s level.
• Associate Professor
  • Associate Professor of Rural & Entrepreneurship Development
    a) (i) B.E./ B.Tech. in any branch of Engineering / Technology
    (ii) M.E./ M.Tech./ in any branch of Engineering/ Technology/ MBA
    (iii) Ph.D. in relevant field
    (iv) First class or equivalent either at Bachelor’s or Master’s level
    AND
    (b) At least total 6 research publications in SCI journals / UGC / AICTE approved list of journals.
    AND
    (c) Minimum of 8 years of experience in teaching / research / industry / startups /
    Entrepreneurship / Rural Development and Management / Rural Technology Projects out of which at least 2 years shall be Post Ph.D. experience.
    Note: Candidates who have completed Direct Ph.D. after the Bachelor’s Degree from Institutes of National Importance with GATE shall be eligible for the post of Associate Professor.
    OR
    (a) Master‘s Degree in Entrepreneurship / Social Entrepreneurship / Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship / Rural Entrepreneurship with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed).
    (b) Ph.D. Degree in relevant field
    (c) A minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and/or research in an academic/ research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University/ College/ Accredited Research Institution / Industry with a minimum of seven publications in the peer reviewed/UGC listed journals and a total research score of Seventy Five (75) as per the criteria given in Annexure -1 (Table 1).
    (d) Contribution to startups / Entrepreneurship / Rural Development and Management / Rural Technology Projects / educational innovation / design of new curricula and courses and technology – mediated teaching learning process
  • Associate Professor of Education
    (a) Ph.D. Degree in Education / Engineering Education / Media Studies
    (b) Master‘s Degree with a minimum of 55% marks in Maths / Physics / Chemistry /
    Computer Science / Computer Applications / Media and Entertainment / Media Science / Visual Communication / Electronic Media
    (c) A minimum of eight years of experience of teaching and/or research in an academic/ research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University/ College/ Accredited Research Institution / Industry with a minimum of seven publications in the peer reviewed/UGC listed journals and a total research score of Seventy Five (75) as per the criteria given in Annexure -1 (Table 1).
    (d) Contribution to educational innovation, training, design of new curricula and courses and technology – mediated teaching learning process
  • Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
    i) B.E./ B.Tech. degree in in Mechanical Engineering
    (ii) M.E./ M.Tech. degree in Manufacturing/ Production/ Design/ Automobile/ Energy/
    Thermal Engineering/ Technology
    (iii) Ph.D. in the relevant field and
    (iv) First class or equivalent either at Bachelor’s or Master’s level
    AND
    (b) At least total 6 research publications in SCI Journals/ UGC/ AICTE approved list of journals
    AND
    (c) Minimum of 8 years of experience in teaching/ research/ industry out of which at least 2 years shall be Post Ph.D. experience.
    Note: Candidates who have completed Direct Ph.D. after the Bachelor’s Degree from Institutes of
    National Importance with GATE shall be eligible for the post of Associate

Location: Chennai, Tamilnadu

Apply Mode: Online and Postal

Pay Scale:

• Professor- (Rs.1,44,200 – 2,11,800)
• Associate Professor- (Rs. 1,31,400 – 2,04,700)

Last Date:

Associate Professor

• Extension of Last date for submission of online application-27.04.2026
• Extension of Last date for submission of hard copy of the application -07.05.2026

Professor

• Extension of last date for submission of application- 27.04.2026

How to Apply:

Professor- Candidates need to fill the offline application form which will be available in the Institute’s website (https://www.nitttrc.ac.in) from 21.02.2026 to 13.03.2026, 5.30 pm IST. Separate applications should be submitted for each post with the necessary application fee. Once the application form is submitted, no further changes/ additions are allowed. The
candidate should download the submitted application and sign at the relevant places. The hard copy of the same along with fee receipt (wherever applicable) and the self-attested copies of the relevant supporting documents should reach “The Director, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Taramani, Chennai 600 113, Tamil Nadu, India” on or before 13.03.2026 (5.30 pm IST). The envelope should be superscribed as “Application for the post of Professor of ______________________ Direct Recruitment / Professor on Deputation”.

• Extension of last date for submission of application- 27.04.2026

Associate Professor – Candidates need to fill the online application form which will be available in the Institute’s website (https://www.nitttrc.ac.in) from 21.02.2026 to 13.03.2026 5.30 pm IST. Separate applications should be submitted for each post with the necessary application fee. Once the application form is submitted, no further changes/ additions are allowed. The candidate should download the submitted application and sign at the relevant places. The hard copy of the same along with the self-attested copies of the relevant supporting documents should reach “The Director, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Taramani, Chennai 600 113, Tamilnadu, India” on or before 23.03.2026 (5.30 pm IST). The envelope should be superscribed as “Application for the post of Associate Professor in ____________________________ ”.

• Extension of Last date for submission of online application-27.04.2026
• Extension of Last date for submission of hard copy of the application -07.05.2026

Link to apply: Click Here

Postal address:
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL TEACHERS TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Govt. of India, Taramani, Chennai – 600 113.
Tamilnadu

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